Lead Pilot - C&S Aviation
Location: Keene, NH
C&S Wholesale Grocers, a leading provider of supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Pilot to oversee and manage all flight operations for its aviation department. This critical role ensures the safe and efficient transportation of clients, while upholding the highest standards of customer service.
Responsibilities:
- Captain Flights for Day-to-Day Operations: Maintain qualification in two of the company's aircraft fleet types, perform line pilot duties as required, and utilize flight time to ensure quality standards are met and the flight crew receives appropriate support.
- Management of Flight Crew: Supervise Captains and Second-in-Command pilots, setting goals, providing feedback and support, and managing all aspects of flight crew personnel, from hiring to termination. Engage directly with and manage third-party resource Second in Command contractors as needed.
- Flight Operations and Compliance: Maintain compliance with Company policy, FAA, aircraft, and operating procedures. Ensure operational standards meet or exceed regulatory requirements and all customs requirements are met for international flights.
- Flight Following and Crew Scheduling: Maintain an accurate flight following system for passenger accounting and schedule crews in compliance with Company and FAA regulations regarding currency, flight, and duty times.
- Pilot Safety Education and Training: Oversee, train, and provide guidance for all company crew members, including quarterly flight checks of crew members.
- Change Management: Participate in the change management processes as required.
- Support Director of Aviation and Safety Program: In the absence of the Director of Aviation, act as departmental manager on duty in a rotating on-call schedule. Provide support as needed to answer operational questions, prevent delays or cancellations, and ensure safe operations. Assist the Director of Aviation with budget and forecast processes specific to flight operations, the development and implementation of department policies and procedures, and the investigation, analysis, and management of all Safety Management System (SMS) reports.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 10-15 years of experience in aviation.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Aviation (military or certified program).
- Flight Time: Minimum total flight time of 7500 hours, with at least 2500 hours in Jet and one Jet type rating.
- Knowledge and Certifications:
- Deep understanding of aircraft types, operational considerations, and safety regulations in private aviation.
- Valid Airline Transport Pilot License and a valid Instrument Rating for the category of aircraft operated.
- Type rating for at least two aircraft in the fleet, ideally Falcon & Challenger 300. Bombardier Global is also preferred.
- Qualification in accordance with the operator's training program to act as a Pilot-in-Command on one of the types to be operated.
- Other Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), ability to respond quickly to emergency situations with appropriate actions, excellent knowledge of Federal Aviation regulations and safety procedures, strong customer service background, ability to sit for long periods of time, and demonstrated knowledge of the Flight Operations Manual, Training Manuals, Standard Operating Procedures, Company Check Pilot Manual, and relevant civil aviation regulations and standards.
- Travel: Ability to support overnight travel, including multiple days abroad in other countries.
C&S Wholesale Grocers offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Weekly pay
- Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, and more)
- Company-matched 401(k)
- PTO and holiday pay
- Career progression opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee health & wellness program
- Employee discounts and purchasing programs
- Employee assistance program
C&S is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every person matters. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers.